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  • #1

    Coppertop's Fiero project

    Thought I would update all ya on the Fiero project until my site has all the update information on it.

    I have started with the engine/tranny setup, the frame will be getting some more welding this weekend (weather should be about 5 degrees above freezing so it gives me a short window to work on the metal working), and I have started working on converting the rear clip to the fast back style.

    I have a couple pics of the engine teardown and parts that I have waiting to start construction.

    Keep in mind that head is a LNF and will be replaced by a LSJ, thats why I am disassembling the motor, to swap pistons and head for a LSJ.

    Jer
    Daily : 2011 Subaru WRX wagon
    Ex daily driver : 2000 SW2 5spd, First S-series w/Hein's true A-arm front suspension, First sedan/wagon w/coupe front end conversion, boxed in rear subframe, SPS 3-way rear swaybar, Corado 11" rotor swap w/Wilwood superlight 2 front calipers, rear disk swap, Deeb's built engine w/dual intake cam's, OBX header, High flow cat, Thermal exhaust, MSD wires and coils, AEM CAI, OBX rad hoses, custom short throw shifter, black leather swap, black interior swap and there's a stereo somewhere in there.
    Ex daily driver : 86 Fiero GT, 3800SC 4spd manual *SOLD*
    Project : 85 Fiero GT, with the heart and soul of a 04 ION redline

    Check out my project car "Fierion"

    www.coppertopautosports.blogspot.com
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  • #2
    Re: Coppertop's Fiero project

    i love this, i have been reading about fiero swaps of all kinds, and they are all awesome

    2002 LOL200 113HP/122TQ
    2012 Chevy Cruze LT/RS

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    • #3
      Re: Coppertop's Fiero project

      A couple update pics, I was supposed to get a shit load more work done this weekend, but the puppy really put a cramp into that. I was able to put the engine/tranny mounts on today and start mocking up the whole thing in the subframe.

      Here are a couple pics, keep in mind its sitting a little high right now due to the fact I need to cut out portions of the frame to make the mounts fit, it will be sitting about 3 inches lower than it is right now.

      Pictures removed due to hosting issues, updated pics are lower down the page

      Jer
      Daily : 2011 Subaru WRX wagon
      Ex daily driver : 2000 SW2 5spd, First S-series w/Hein's true A-arm front suspension, First sedan/wagon w/coupe front end conversion, boxed in rear subframe, SPS 3-way rear swaybar, Corado 11" rotor swap w/Wilwood superlight 2 front calipers, rear disk swap, Deeb's built engine w/dual intake cam's, OBX header, High flow cat, Thermal exhaust, MSD wires and coils, AEM CAI, OBX rad hoses, custom short throw shifter, black leather swap, black interior swap and there's a stereo somewhere in there.
      Ex daily driver : 86 Fiero GT, 3800SC 4spd manual *SOLD*
      Project : 85 Fiero GT, with the heart and soul of a 04 ION redline

      Check out my project car "Fierion"

      www.coppertopautosports.blogspot.com

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      • #4
        Re: Coppertop's Fiero project

        i can not wait till you get this together. more pics please =D
        Fail on wheels<br /><br />98 sl-slow.&nbsp; H&amp;R springs with KYB gr2 +saw tooths along with ebay WAI<br />71 Honda CB350: Future vintage racer

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        • #5
          Re: Coppertop's Fiero project

          Pics of mounts!
          -2002 Saturn SC2 - Clean, slow, low daily
          -2008 Saab 9-7x Aero
          -1996 Suzuki Bandit 750 swapped
          -1998 VW Golf GTI VR6 Mid Engine LeMons car
          -1986 RX7 - 275whp @ 10psi

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          • #6
            Re: Coppertop's Fiero project

            Holy crap Jer,
            I suddenly totally understand why you were selling all your saturn stuff so cheap...
            Moved on to better things for sure, I can't wait to see this finished!
            Sorry
            About
            That
            Unbearable
            Rattling
            Noise

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            • #7
              Re: Coppertop's Fiero project

              Well I don't have a S-series anymore, and I don't have any need for any of the parts........that and I needed room for the fiero parts that I am gathering up.

              Still love the S-series, but it was time to move on to RWD

              As for the mounts, I am getting a new lateral bar cut (to replace the one on the front thats right under the mount) to incorporate the mount into the bar. Once thats welded in, then I can drop the engine 3" and get it sitting much better and I can locate the rear tranny mount and build the bracket to weld to the frame.

              I hope to have the front and rear tranny mounts done by next weekend so I can take the frame home and do a test fit of the engine/tranny/frame into the chassis and I can measure up the brackets that I am going to need for the engine TAM and transmission TAM mount. The best part is once thats done I can pretty much send the chassis to sandblasting and weld the crap out of everything.

              Jer
              Daily : 2011 Subaru WRX wagon
              Ex daily driver : 2000 SW2 5spd, First S-series w/Hein's true A-arm front suspension, First sedan/wagon w/coupe front end conversion, boxed in rear subframe, SPS 3-way rear swaybar, Corado 11" rotor swap w/Wilwood superlight 2 front calipers, rear disk swap, Deeb's built engine w/dual intake cam's, OBX header, High flow cat, Thermal exhaust, MSD wires and coils, AEM CAI, OBX rad hoses, custom short throw shifter, black leather swap, black interior swap and there's a stereo somewhere in there.
              Ex daily driver : 86 Fiero GT, 3800SC 4spd manual *SOLD*
              Project : 85 Fiero GT, with the heart and soul of a 04 ION redline

              Check out my project car "Fierion"

              www.coppertopautosports.blogspot.com

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              • #8
                Re: Coppertop's Fiero project

                Got a part fab'd up today, its going to replace the front lateral brace in the subframe. I needed to build a new one for the ecotec motor mount and also move the whole bar forward 2" to make clearance for the ecotec block (there is a bolt location for the AC, which I ain't running that is hitting the stock subframe) keep in mind in these photo's the engine will be sitting aprox 3" lower than where it is sitting now.




                Keep in mind I have only tack welded this with a TIG welder, it will be completely welded when I know everything is going to fit and work out.

                As for all the holes, I was trying to lighten it up a bit, and be creative since I have the equipment at work todo that.........might have gone too far, but it is pretty light, will see how it compares to the stock piece when I cut it out.

                Jer
                Daily : 2011 Subaru WRX wagon
                Ex daily driver : 2000 SW2 5spd, First S-series w/Hein's true A-arm front suspension, First sedan/wagon w/coupe front end conversion, boxed in rear subframe, SPS 3-way rear swaybar, Corado 11" rotor swap w/Wilwood superlight 2 front calipers, rear disk swap, Deeb's built engine w/dual intake cam's, OBX header, High flow cat, Thermal exhaust, MSD wires and coils, AEM CAI, OBX rad hoses, custom short throw shifter, black leather swap, black interior swap and there's a stereo somewhere in there.
                Ex daily driver : 86 Fiero GT, 3800SC 4spd manual *SOLD*
                Project : 85 Fiero GT, with the heart and soul of a 04 ION redline

                Check out my project car "Fierion"

                www.coppertopautosports.blogspot.com

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                • #9
                  Re: Coppertop's Fiero project

                  are you going to have have custom axles made? I'm very curious because when/if i get a fiero this is what ill be doing to it.
                  Fail on wheels<br /><br />98 sl-slow.&nbsp; H&amp;R springs with KYB gr2 +saw tooths along with ebay WAI<br />71 Honda CB350: Future vintage racer

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                  • #10
                    Re: Coppertop's Fiero project

                    actually a couple other guys on the fiero forums say that stock axles will work.......they are only 1/2" shorter than fiero's, and they will work with the stock fiero hubs.

                    Jer
                    Daily : 2011 Subaru WRX wagon
                    Ex daily driver : 2000 SW2 5spd, First S-series w/Hein's true A-arm front suspension, First sedan/wagon w/coupe front end conversion, boxed in rear subframe, SPS 3-way rear swaybar, Corado 11" rotor swap w/Wilwood superlight 2 front calipers, rear disk swap, Deeb's built engine w/dual intake cam's, OBX header, High flow cat, Thermal exhaust, MSD wires and coils, AEM CAI, OBX rad hoses, custom short throw shifter, black leather swap, black interior swap and there's a stereo somewhere in there.
                    Ex daily driver : 86 Fiero GT, 3800SC 4spd manual *SOLD*
                    Project : 85 Fiero GT, with the heart and soul of a 04 ION redline

                    Check out my project car "Fierion"

                    www.coppertopautosports.blogspot.com

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                    • #11
                      Re: Coppertop's Fiero project

                      wow that is really cool! what other plans do you have for your car?
                      Fail on wheels<br /><br />98 sl-slow.&nbsp; H&amp;R springs with KYB gr2 +saw tooths along with ebay WAI<br />71 Honda CB350: Future vintage racer

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                      • #12
                        Re: Coppertop's Fiero project

                        its getting a complete makeover externally as well, changing it up a bit.

                        Jer
                        Daily : 2011 Subaru WRX wagon
                        Ex daily driver : 2000 SW2 5spd, First S-series w/Hein's true A-arm front suspension, First sedan/wagon w/coupe front end conversion, boxed in rear subframe, SPS 3-way rear swaybar, Corado 11" rotor swap w/Wilwood superlight 2 front calipers, rear disk swap, Deeb's built engine w/dual intake cam's, OBX header, High flow cat, Thermal exhaust, MSD wires and coils, AEM CAI, OBX rad hoses, custom short throw shifter, black leather swap, black interior swap and there's a stereo somewhere in there.
                        Ex daily driver : 86 Fiero GT, 3800SC 4spd manual *SOLD*
                        Project : 85 Fiero GT, with the heart and soul of a 04 ION redline

                        Check out my project car "Fierion"

                        www.coppertopautosports.blogspot.com

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                        • #13
                          Re: Coppertop's Fiero project

                          Really getting my ass into gear now.......got a set of driveshafts that I should have in a short while as well as the jack shaft for the transmission.

                          Got a bit of welding done, had a small problem with the mounting location, nothing a cutoff wheel and a little welding can't fix. Engine is now in its proper mounting location and the first mount is done (save the final welding), next week I will have the rear tranny mount mocked up and the whole thing should be ready for its first test fit into the chassis and design the engine/transmission torque axis mounts.





                          Jer
                          Daily : 2011 Subaru WRX wagon
                          Ex daily driver : 2000 SW2 5spd, First S-series w/Hein's true A-arm front suspension, First sedan/wagon w/coupe front end conversion, boxed in rear subframe, SPS 3-way rear swaybar, Corado 11" rotor swap w/Wilwood superlight 2 front calipers, rear disk swap, Deeb's built engine w/dual intake cam's, OBX header, High flow cat, Thermal exhaust, MSD wires and coils, AEM CAI, OBX rad hoses, custom short throw shifter, black leather swap, black interior swap and there's a stereo somewhere in there.
                          Ex daily driver : 86 Fiero GT, 3800SC 4spd manual *SOLD*
                          Project : 85 Fiero GT, with the heart and soul of a 04 ION redline

                          Check out my project car "Fierion"

                          www.coppertopautosports.blogspot.com

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                          • #14
                            Re: Coppertop's Fiero project

                            why put an lsj head on an lnf?

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                            • #15
                              Re: Coppertop's Fiero project

                              Cause I don't want the PITA and costs involved with getting the direct injection setup to work on the LNF head.

                              Jer
                              Daily : 2011 Subaru WRX wagon
                              Ex daily driver : 2000 SW2 5spd, First S-series w/Hein's true A-arm front suspension, First sedan/wagon w/coupe front end conversion, boxed in rear subframe, SPS 3-way rear swaybar, Corado 11" rotor swap w/Wilwood superlight 2 front calipers, rear disk swap, Deeb's built engine w/dual intake cam's, OBX header, High flow cat, Thermal exhaust, MSD wires and coils, AEM CAI, OBX rad hoses, custom short throw shifter, black leather swap, black interior swap and there's a stereo somewhere in there.
                              Ex daily driver : 86 Fiero GT, 3800SC 4spd manual *SOLD*
                              Project : 85 Fiero GT, with the heart and soul of a 04 ION redline

                              Check out my project car "Fierion"

                              www.coppertopautosports.blogspot.com

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